Aquila of Egypt

Saint Aquila, martyr, suffered in Egypt in the time of the emperor Maximinus Daia, in the year 311. He is commemorated on 20 May.

Of the little that is known, Aquila gave his life to the study of Holy Scripture and was regarded as a learned and wise man in matters of the faith. When the persecution of Christians grew harsher under Maximinus, he held fast to his confession and would not renounce Christ.

For this he was torn with iron combs. His death was witnessed by the prefect Arianus, who himself accepted the faith of Christ and in turn became a martyr.

The sources we have say nothing about the saint's tomb or relics, and we know no further details of his life.